First Trip to the Pediatrician

Madelyn had her first trip to the pediatrician bright and early Saturday morning. This was the only way they would release us from the hospital. We met Dr. Kincaid who we absolutely love. She is so sweet and personable and has two babies of her own.

Madelyn was weighed and was still 7lbs 4 oz. She hadnt gained any weight from the day before but also hadnt lost any either. Everyone there commented on how pretty she was. Im sure they say that to everyone with a newborn- but we'll pretend they don't. :) Her bilirubin level came back elevated from the day before. That wasnt good - but it also wasn't horrible. A baby's bilirubin level always goes up and then levels off and she was still within the low risk range for 4 days of age. But, since it didnt go down the Dr. wanted us to get her levels tested on Sunday as well. We'll have to take a trip to Eggleston because our doctors lab isnt open on Sundays.

Although we're still running around meeting with doctors and getting lab work done - we are just happy to have her home. We don't mind.